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For long-term holders, electronic coupons and options for beer, beverages, and donations added, with revision of share count classifications around split. Targeting shareholders holding 100 shares or more over time.","jir_summary":"### Overview\nSapporo Beer will expand the shareholder benefit program from the fiscal year ending December 2026 to align with post-split share counts. Newly established benefit tiers will be set based on ongoing holding period and number of shares held, with electronic coupons introduced and a variety of options including beverages, beer, and donations.\n\n### Impact and Outlook\nThe new shareholder benefit program will apply to shareholders listed as of December 31, 2026. As a special measure for the first year, a condition that counts as more than one year of continuous holding is established. To promote environmental considerations, electronic coupons are introduced to enhance convenience for shareholders while expanding shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Stock split: Pre-split 100 shares \u2192 post-split 500 shares, pre-split 200 shares \u2192 post-split 1000 shares, pre-split 1,000 shares \u2192 post-split 5,000 shares (Effective date for new eligibility criteria: 2026-12-31)\nNew shareholder benefit (for long-term holders): Electronic coupons, beer, beverages, donations, etc. + 5\u682a\u4e3b\u512a\u5f85\u5272\u5f15\u5238 (shareholder benefit discount vouchers) at 20% off (Increased benefits for long-term holding condition)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SapporoBeerShareholderBenefitsExpansion, #ShareholderBenefitsProgram, #LongTermShareholders","jir_key_figures":"Post-split classifications: 100\u2192500 shares, 200\u21921000 shares, 1000\u21925000 shares\nExamples of new benefits: Electronic coupons (long-term holding) \/ beer \/ beverages \/ donations\nShareholder benefit discount vouchers: 5 vouchers for holders of 1,000 shares or more\nEffective date: Based on the 2026-12-31 record date","jir_meta_title":"Sapporo Beer Announces Expanded Shareholder Benefits | Application from Fiscal Year 2026","jir_meta_description":"Sapporo Beer expands its shareholder benefits program. 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